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N A T Y A M I N S T I T U T E I N D I A ' S F I R S T I N T E G R A T E D N E W S L E T T E R C O U R S E O F T H E A T R E A N D F I L M - M A K I N G T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S N a t y a m i s t h e 1 s t e v e r a c a d e m y i n I n d i a t h a t p r o v i d e s c o a c h i n g t o c r a c k F T I I a n d N S D n a t i o n a l l e v e l e x a m e n t r a n c e s . G e t t i n g i n t o F i l m s & T e l e v i s i o n I n s t i t u t e o f I n d i a o r N a t i o n a l S c h o o l o f D r a m a i s j u s t a n o t h e r t o u g h d r e a m f o r a n i n e l i g i b l e s t u d e n t b u t w e h a v e a s t e p - i n s o l u t i o n f o r t h e m a s t h i s INTEGRATED COURSE c o u r s e t r a i n s , p r e p a r e s a n d e n h a n c e s t h e s t u d e n t s l i k e w i s e t o p a s s t h e e x a m i n a t i o n p r o c e d u r e p r a c t i c a l l y & t h e o r e t i c a l l y . T h e y g e t a c h a n c e t o l e a r n , p r a c t i c e a n d p e r f o r m a s a n a c t o r i n 6 p l a y s o f d i f f e r e n t f o r m s a t n a t i o n a l l e v e l & 2 s h o r t f i l m s t h a t m a k e s t h e m s k i l l f u l a n d p r o f i c i e n t t o p a s s PREPARATION FOR ENTRANCE t h e r e p e r t o r y i n s t i t u t i o n ' s e n t r a n c e s f r u i t f u l l y . W e p a r t i c u l a r l y r u n s m a l l b a t c h e s s o t h a t e a c h s t u d e n t g e t s t o b e i n l i m e l i g h t a n d i n f u l l f o c u s . W e t a k e w r i t t e n a s s e s s m e n t s i n o r d e r t o c h e c k t h e i r g r o w t h i n d i v i d u a l l y a n d g u i d e t h e m o n t h e i r w e a k n u a n c e s t o o . T h e p u p i l p e r f o r m s p u b l i c s h o w s i n ABOUT THE NATYAM o r d e r t o i n c r e a s e t h e i r s e l f - c o n f i d e n c e . T h e f a c u l t y h e r e a r e w e l l - t r a i n e d & e x p e r i e n c e d f r o m r e n o w n e d i n d u s t r i e s , c r e a t i n g a c o n s t a n t p r o f e s s i o n a l a t m o s p h e r e a r o u n d f o r t h e p e r s o n a l i t y d e v e l o p m e n t o f t h e s t u d e n t s . T h i s c o u r s e i s s u p e r b e n e f i c i a l a n d j u s t t h e r i g h t c h o i c e t o c r e a t e a b e t t e r w a y THEATRE AND FILM CRITIC t o a c h i e v e y o u r d r e a m s t r u l y . PREPARATION FOR ENTRANCE (NSD AND FTII)

INDIA'S FIRST INSTITUTE PREPARING FOR NSD AND FTII ENTRANCES

Natyam is the 1st ever academy in India that provides coaching to crack FTII and NSD national level exam entrances. Getting into Films & Television Institute of India or National School of Drama is just another tough dream for an ineligible student but we have a step-in solution for them as this course trains, prepares and enhances the students likewise to pass the examination procedure practically & theoretically. They get a chance to learn, practice and perform as an actor in 6 plays of different forms at national level & 2 short films that makes them skillful and proficient to pass the repertory institution's entrances fruitfully. We particularly run small batches so that each student gets to be in limelight and in full focus. We take written assessments in order to check their growth individually and guide them on their weak nuances too. The pupil performs public shows in order to increase their self-confidence. The faculty here are well-trained & experienced from renowned industries, creating a constant professional atmosphere around for the personality development of the students.This course is super beneficial and just the right choice to create a better way to achieve your dreams truly. DEC 2020 | VOL 01 ISSUE 1 The Oddball E-News | page 02 DECEMBER 2020 | Issue 1 THE EDITORIAL PAGE

MESSAGE FROM THE CEO

WRITTEN BY MR. DEEPAK RANJAN

To support art & culture, encourage and further promote its grace, Natyam Film & Theatre Institute (NFTI) provides courses through which tough admission procedures of national institutes such as NSD or FTII can be qualified by the ineligible students. It is for the first time ever, that an institute provides intense practical as well as theoretical training in the field of Theatre, Films & Television. The students get to perform 6 plays of different forms at national level and with regular approach and practice they become independent & skilful artists. We also support the SEEKING FORWARD students in getting placement in reputed production companies as actors, directors, cinematographer, FOR A BETTER photographer, script copywriter and film makers, etc. FUTURE OF OUR Hostel facilities are also available for the outstation STUDENTS students at nominal rates so that learning can become easily accessible to them. Here, you will learn and grow individually and aesthetically. "TRANSFORMING TODAY'S DREAM, INTO TOMORROW'S REALITY" STUDENT'S REVIEW

FAIZAL KHAN

The reason why i joined Natyam is because this is the First institute in India who is providing integrated programs on theatre & film making for students and I can explore these areas fully on a single platform and after arriving at Natyam, I am enjoying my practical as well as theoretical courses regularly.

YOGENDRA PRATAP

At Natyam, the courses offered and it's fees is so reasonable and affordable. They are the first institute in India to provide an opportunity for the students to perform 6 professional plays plus 2 short films, practically during the course in a low-cost fee structure.

ROUSHAN KUMAR

The most basic thing that I admire for Natyam is their multi dimensional syllabus structure which is itself a post-graduate syllabus on a university level and after completing the course from here within a year, the student is capable to become an independent artist or a film-maker. WHAT IS THE ROLE OF PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT THESE DAYS ?

Personalty Development should start early in a student's life which is a true reflection of their inner being. It can be defined as a set of traits that shape the inner and outer being in a person with organised pattern of behaviour that makes a person distinctive. Character, behavior, attitude and environment are some of the qualities that shape an individual's persona. It helps gain confidence, self-esteem, positive impact on one's communication skills and the way one sees the world. Students should develop an outgoing and impressive personality that will enhance the quality of learning. Everyone has qualities that make them unique by trying to develop their persona. Personality development comes from physical and mental state of mind. It's also an initiative to improve certain traits which contribute to overall personality. Good personality can help in better social and professional life.

Provides Confidence Enhances Communication Skills Develops Optimism Improving Personality Skills Personality Is a Mirror Reflection of an Individual D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 0 V O L . 0 1

P H O T O B Y M A R T I N R . S M I T H FILM CRITIC : LAXMI

At the end of Laxmii, I decided that I have seen enough of ’s teeth for one lifetime. Here he plays Asif, a Muslim married to a Hindu, who, for reasons too convoluted to explain, becomes possessed by the spirit of a transwoman Laxmii. When he is under her spell, Asif ferociously clicks his teeth and even lets out a sort of war cry. We get so many close-ups that I started admiring how clean Akshay’s teeth are.As I watched, I also wondered, how many communities will Akshay save? In Airlift, he saved Indian migrants in the Middle East; In Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, he saved women from the humiliation of defecating outdoors; in Padman, he once again came to the rescue, playing a man who creates low-cost sanitary napkins; in Kesari, as Havaldar Ishar Singh, he rescues a fort and Sikh honor; and now as Laxmii, he bats for transgenders and also throws in a few strokes for Muslims and a child with special needs. It’s a heavy load. Which might be why his performance feels delivered in auto-pilot mode.Laxmii is the remake of a Tamil film called Kanchana, written and directed by , who also played the lead in that film. In Kanchana, his character, also called Raghava, isn’t heroic. He’s a cowardly man, so afraid of ghosts that he sleeps next to his mother and even insists that she accompany him to the bathroom. Some of the pleasure in that film was watching this wimp transform into the avenging angel Kanchana. Raghava has directed Laxmii but perhaps him and co- writers Farhad Samji, Sparsh Khetarpal and Tasha Bhambra who did the adaptation and dialogue, didn’t want to risk downsizing their star. So Asif is some sort of ghostbuster. From his first scene itself, he is in savior mode, rescuing people from fraud babas.Kanchana was made in 2011. It’s loud, simplistic and problematic in terms of representation. But Raghava created moments of cheesy fun and it was satisfying to see Kanchana ultimately get her revenge. The high pitch and stereotyping has not aged well and so much has been lost in translation. The tweaks to the original have only made this version worse – the interfaith marriage angle is laughably lame. plays Asif’s wife Rashmi. She does little except calisthenic dancing at the Burj Khalifa and widening her eyes as her husband behaves erratically. Rashmi’s family disowned her when she ran away with Asif. They are offended that he is Muslim but not one person seems to notice the difference in age.Also Read: Laxmii, Starring Akshay Kumar, Is A Tone-Deaf Horror ComedyThe writing is awful. The message of inclusion is noble but also obviously fraudulent because the film itself contradicts it. There is so much shrieking that it might induce a headache and perhaps the worst sin – the ghost, before it enters Asif’s body, is basically a wig with a fan behind it. N O V E M B E R 2 0 2 0 V O L . 2 9

GANDHI AMBEDKAR About The Play History is the base by which we decided and contract present a future. The very immortal drama composed and written by Premanand Gajvi's Gandhi -Ambedkar ' shows the ideological differences of two grate leaders in a stipulated period. Both the immortal personalities during freedom movement were searching the ways with their own wisdom eyes and also efforts. The sacrifices were done to make Indian free.. Premanand Gajvi has tried to expose both the views in the light of present day scenario. He has used a character ' vidhushak' to show and solve the dilemmas and conflict between two national heros Gandhi and Ambedkar. this is one the best approach of the playwright to expose the thoughts of two great leaders. Vidushak in this play represents represents the psyche of a common man. So Drama Gandhi-Ambedkar presented for you to understand the realities of the various arguments by these two leaders who fought for the outcast people in their own way. In this production a modern technique of video installation has been introduced which to create more an ambiance for the play. In order words it takes the audience into that period.. Vidhushak has been used as a theatrical device to expose the realities of the ideologies of both Gandhi and Ambedker. In support, music and song used to enhance the emotions. Please watch this play as a theatrical space created to understand the ideological differences and agreements of two greate leaders but not as a fight between them. We assure you we are not here to create a controversy between Gandhi and Ambedkar but try to understand them with the means of a play production. Play is written with utmost care and with many references from the contemporary history of India.We hope you all will enjoy the play. Thank you..